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The artwork is a silhouette of a bird with its face taking the shape of a petrol pump

The Banksy, depicting a bird with the face of a petrol pump, is estimated to have been created in 2004, as a sequel to a previous graffiti created on the same derelict container.

After the first Banksy - a bird sitting on a branch - was stolen 12 days after completion, the anonymous artist then returned to Dungeness to create a second painting.

Mr Brandler said said: "The first piece that was there interfered so much with the fisherman that one of the neighbours threw a can of paint over this one.

"The owner was using the container as an office and just left it. He was notified that EDF energy wanted to clean up the beach. So they knew that if they didn't do something with the container that they would just crush it.

"I couldn't take just the picture off the beach, I had to take the whole container.

"I like the sentiment in this piece, I like the punchy political message. I think it's just phenomenal."

About John

John is the leading force behind the Brandler Galleries, and comes from an art dealing background. His grandfather was an auctioneer, so it came as no surprise when he started dealing in antique furniture whilst still in school.

John purchased his first Carel Weight painting at a house sale. It was through Carel that he met other Royal Academicians, fell in love with the art world and has dealt in art ever since.

The gallery specialises in modern British art, illustrations for children's books and traditional English masters.

It's home to many rare works by street artists Banksy, Blek Le Rat and Pure Evil to name a few. It has been running for more than 30 years.

With many years of working with Banksy’s behind him, Mr Brandler, who recently authenticated a rediscovered Banksy in London, has restored the work.